Festivals

First Saturdays

A little girl sitting at a table next to two women and all are working on arts and crafts projects.
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Each month, join us for a fun and relaxed experience featuring art making, films, and a variety of special pop-up activities. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. Some activities require registration.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 3

Saturday, June 7

Saturday, July 5

Saturday, August 2

Friday, September 5

Saturday, September 6

Saturday, October 4

Saturday, November 1

Saturday, December 6

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Event Series:  Jazz in the Garden

DC’s favorite summer concert series returns with a variety of performances including jazz, Latin fusion, R&B, and more. Join us in the Sculpture Garden on Fridays from May 23 through July 11 (no concert July 4).

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Event Series:  National Gallery Nights

The East Building comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, pop-up talks, and more.

Event Series:  By Land, Sea, and Lens: Creatures on Film

This film series celebrates the exhibition Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World through historic and contemporary international videos and films inspired by the incredible insects, sea creatures, birds and other animals who share the world with us.